"The template for beating England in their own backyard was laid out by head coach Andrew Browne and his Irish U-20 charges as they stunned their fancied hosts in front of 13,000 at the Rec in Bath."
"Being strong in the set-piece, full of adventure with the ball in hand and never taking a back foot against an English side going for a Triple Crown, yielded a bonus point win which was as deserved as it was unexpected."
Andrew Browne's Irish U-20 team beat England 31-21 at the Rec in Bath before 13,000 spectators. The victory came from a game plan focused on set-piece strength, adventurous ball-in-hand play, and aggressive, forward-thinking defense. The Irish executed the blueprint effectively, never ceding momentum to an English side pursuing a Triple Crown. The performance produced a bonus-point win that was both deserved and surprising given pre-match expectations. The result demonstrates the effectiveness of disciplined set-piece work combined with creative attack and persistent pressure against high-quality opposition. The performance provides a template for beating England away when applied consistently.
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